Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Stamas 289 Tarpon Outboard 2012 vs Stamas 326 Tarpon Inboard 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Stamas 289 Tarpon Outboard 2012 against a modified vee Stamas 326 Tarpon Inboard 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Stamas 326 Tarpon Inboard 2012 measures 32,5 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 3,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Stamas 289 Tarpon Outboard 2012 at 28,8 feet (2012). At 55 lbs and 1 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Stamas 289 Tarpon Outboard 2012 carries a rated maximum of 450 hp. Engine data for the Stamas 326 Tarpon Inboard 2012 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Stamas 289 Tarpon Outboard 2012 carries 22 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Stamas 326 Tarpon Inboard 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Stamas 326 Tarpon Inboard 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Stamas 289 Tarpon Outboard 2012 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Stamas 326 Tarpon Inboard 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Stamas 326 Tarpon Inboard 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 32,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Stamas 289 Tarpon Outboard 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model289 Tarpon Outboard
Model326 Tarpon Inboard
Model Year2012
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 7 in. (2.29 m)
Beam11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.92
Beam - Meters3.4
Beam - Inches115
Beam - Inches134
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout Top: 6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m) With Standard Hardtop: 9 ft. 2 in. (2.8 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout Top: 9 ft. 1 in. (2.77 m) With Standard Hardtop: 12 ft. 1 in. (3.86m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.79
Bridge clearance - Meters3.68
Bridge clearance - Inches11
Bridge clearance - Inches145
Draft [max] - Detail18 in. (0.46 m) (hull only)
Draft [max] - Detail19 in. (0.48 m) (average)
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Meters0.48
Draft [max] - Inches18
Draft [max] - Inches19
Weight - Detail5,500 lbs. (2,495 kg)
Weight - Detail10,000 lbs. (4,536 kg)
Weight - kg2494.76
Weight - kg4535.92
Weight - lbs.55
Weight - lbs.1
Length - Feet28.75
Length - Feet32.5
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 9 in. (8.76 m) Rigged with Power: 30 ft. 9 in. (9.41 m)
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 6 in. (10.49 m) Rigged with Power: 34 ft. 6 in. (10.54 m)
Length overall - Meters9.37
Length overall - Meters10.52
Length overall - Inches369
Length overall - Inches414
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail220 gal. (832.7 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail400 gal. (1,514 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters832.79
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max450 hp (336 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard(2) 240 hp ((2) 179 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity20 gal. (75.71 l)
Water capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)